Saturday October 02, 2010: on this day

October 02, 2010 was the 275th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 02, 2010 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 02, 2010, who was born and died on October 02, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Gigantic) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 02, 2010?


October 02, 2010 was a Saturday and it was the 275th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 2010 can also be written as 10/2/2010 in the US and as 2/10/2010 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 2010 in October 2010 calendar

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October 02, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 2010:

  • An explosion killed a british soldier on patrol in nahr-e saraj district, helmand province in afghanistan.
  • Three drone strikes result in 18 deaths in data khel, north waziristan's federally administered tribal area. the government continues to block nato's supply route to afghanistan. this brings the total number of civilian and militant deaths to at least 150.
  • Iran has arrested several individuals suspected of spying on foreign intelligence services regarding its nuclear facilities.
  • 2010 strikes in france: millions protest president nicolas sarkozy’s plans to raise retirement age from 60 years to 62.
  • A residential building with four stories collapsed in chang'an district, xi'an city in northwest china's shaanxi province. it killed eight workers and injured three others.
  • Two trains collide at petarukan in indonesia. 43 people are killed and 50 injured. one person is killed in a train accident at solo.
  • Rick sanchez, a cuban-born anchorman for the american news channel cnn, was fired after calling comedian jon stewart an ampquotbigotampquot. he said jews were not an oppressed minority in america and implied that the people running cnn and other news media are jewish.
  • The stirling prize is a british architectural award that the royal institute of british architects (riba) gives to the maxxi – national museum of the 21st century arts of rome.
  • As the 120 last delegates arrive in china, the 60th miss world 2010 pageant starts.
  • Due to complaints, a film in which a teacher blows up two students for the 10:10 campaign is pulled. an apology is issued.
  • American female television station oxygen approves a new reality series that will star paris hilton, a celebrity and heiress from america. the show will follow hilton throughout her day.
  • Mahmoud abbas, the palestinian president, says that peace negotiations will cease until israel places a new settlement freeze in the west bank. this would end the current israel-palestine negotiations after one month. however, he maintains contact with the united states.
  • Spanish police arrest 41 suspects of funding farc rebels from colombia.
  • The united kingdom recognizes druidry as a religion for the first time.
  • After defeating the ecuador crisis in 2010, rafael correa, president of ecuador, declares ampquota great win for the governmentampquot. he made this declaration during a nationally broadcast speech from the presidential palace.
  • Latvian voters vote in a parliamentary election.
  • The second irish referendum on lisbon was published. it explains why people voted in favor or against the european union treaty. this was ratified by the government after much effort.
  • Kwa geok choo's death
  • Kwa geok choo, the wife of lee kuan yew, first prime minister of singapore, and mother to current prime minister lee hsien loong dies at her home.
  • Lee hsien loong takes a break from his asia-europe meeting (asem), brussels, to fly home.
  • Netizens pay tributes to the nation and mourn.
  • International tributes are available, including condolences from taiwan, malaysia, and belgium.
  • Many thousands gather in washington, d.c., to demand better civil rights.
  • Bremen's city centre saw around 1,500 peaceful protestors against a weekend celebration marking the 20th anniversary german reunification. this discredits police fears of large-scale riots.
  • Rick sanchez, a cuban-born anchorman for the american news channel cnn, was fired after calling comedian jon stewart "bigot" and saying that jews are not an oppressed minority in the united states. he also implied that the people running cnn and other news media were jewish.
  • Sweden raises its threat level after reports suggest that terrorists could target the country.
  • Phillip garrido and nancy garrido are both indicted as the kidnappers for jaycee lee dugard (11-year-old american girl). they face 18 charges, which range from rape to false imprisonment.

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October 02, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Parma - Milan : 0 - 1
  • Udinese - Cesena : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Kortrijk - Eupen : 3 - 1
  • Lierse - Cercle Brugge : 0 - 1
  • Lokeren - Germinal : 1 - 0
  • St Truiden - Westerlo : 1 - 2
  • Waregem - Charleroi : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Freiburg - FC Koln : 3 - 2
  • Hamburg - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 1
  • Mainz - Hoffenheim : 4 - 2
  • M'gladbach - Wolfsburg : 1 - 1
  • Nurnberg - Schalke 04 : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Greuther Furth : 0 - 2
  • Osnabruck - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 2 - 3
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October 02, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 02, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 02, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

21%

The moon phase on October 02, 2010 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 2010 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 02, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 12:32 am and setting at 03:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 2010.

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Who was born on October 02, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

  • Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks

    Avery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...

  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    Ayumi Hamasaki

    Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

  • Graham Greene
    Graham Greene

    British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

  • Maribel Verdú
    Maribel Verdú

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez

    American producer and actor.

  • Lew Temple
    Lew Temple

    American actor.

  • Tara Barr
    Tara Barr

    American actress.

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell
    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...

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October 02, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 5 months old,

or 161 months and 26 days old,

or 703 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4926 days old,

if you were born on October 02, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 2010?

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 02, 2010.

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October 02, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 02, 2010:

  • Kwa Geok Choo

    Singaporean lawyer and scholar (b. 1920).

  • Nils Hallberg
  • Roger Joubert

What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?

Famous deaths on October 2nd:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Gene Autry
    Gene Autry

    American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

  • George Grizzard
    George Grizzard

    American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

  • Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson

    American actress (born 1947).

  • Nipsey Russell
    Nipsey Russell

    American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

  • George Bancroft
    George Bancroft

    American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.

  • Marsel Duchamp

    French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd

holidays

October 02, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 02, 2010:

  • Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
  • World Farm Animal Day
  • Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
  • Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
  • French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)

Observances on October 02, 2010:

  • World Habitat Day
  • International Day of Non-Violence
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October 02, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 02, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 27th and October 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 02, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 2010 was Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

October 02, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 02, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 27th and October 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Just The Way You Are
  2. - Love The Way You Lie
  3. - Only Girl (In The World)
  4. - Teenage Dream youtube
  5. - DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love

October 02, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 2010 was Deuces by Chris Brown Featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

October 02, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 02, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 27th and October 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Deuces
  2. - Love All Over Me
  3. - Bottoms Up
  4. - There Goes My Baby
  5. - Fancy

October 02, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 02, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

October 02, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 02, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 27th and October 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Cuando Me Enamoro
  2. - Dime Que Me Quieres
  3. - Nina De Mi Corazon
  4. - La Despedida
  5. - Alejate De Mi

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October 02, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 02, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Avatar

Avatar

Release year: 2010

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

Country: United States of America

Avatar

Avatar

Release year: 2010

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

Country: United States of America

A Single Man

A Single Man

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Tom Ford

Starring: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult

Country: United States of America

City Island

City Island

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Raymond De Felitta

Starring: Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Steven Strait, Emily Mortimer

Country: United States of America

Law Abiding Citizen

Law Abiding Citizen

Release year: 2010

Directed by: F. Gary Gray

Starring: Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Bibb, Colm Meaney

Country: United States of America

October 02, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 02, 2010 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Gigantic

Gigantic

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Matt Aselton

Boardwalk Empire

Boardwalk Empire

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Outsourced

Outsourced

Release year: 2010

Directed by: John Jeffcoat

Nikita

Nikita

Release year: 2010

Country: United States of America

Hellcats

Hellcats

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Robert F. Slatzer

October 02, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 02, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Empire Of The Summer Moon by S. C. Gwynne

Empire Of The Summer Moon

By:

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is a historical account that vividly depicts the 40-year struggle between Comanche Indians, white settlers, and the American West.

Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks

Safe Haven

By:

A young, mysterious woman called Katie suddenly appears in Southport, North Carolina. This raises questions about Katie's past. Katie is beautiful and self-effacing but she seems determined not to form personal ties. However, two events lead Katie into two unlikely …

The Warmth Of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson

The Warmth Of Other Suns

By:

Isabel Wilkerson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, chronicles in this masterwork an epic and beautifully written story about one of America's great untold stories: the decades-long migration by black citizens from the South.

Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich

Wicked Appetite

By:

Lizzy Tucker, who has taken over a historic Marblehead house, Massachusetts, as her pastry chef at Dazzle's Bakery, Salem, and is now looking for a comfortable future.

Room by Emma Donoghue

Room

By:

NOW A MAJOR MOOTION PICTURE -- Nominated for Four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. . . . It is where he was born. It is where he and Ma eat, sleep, play, and learn.

October 02, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 02, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dood's Big Adventure

Dood's Big Adventure

Platform: Wii

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: THQ

Aliens vs. Predator

Aliens vs. Predator

Platform: Microsoft Windows; PlayStation 3; Xbox 360; Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Sega

Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening

Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Mac OS X

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Brunswick Zone Cosmic Bowling

Brunswick Zone Cosmic Bowling

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports (Bowling)

Publisher: Game Mill Entertainment

Blacklight: Tango Down

Blacklight: Tango Down

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Publisher: Ignition Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on October 02, 2010?

On October 02, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 2010?

On October 02, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 02, 2010?

On October 02, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 2nd?

October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
  • 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.

Find out more about October 2nd

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What happened in 2010?

2010 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Heritage Numismatic Auctions has sold a US 1874 Bickford Gold $10 Pattern at Public Auction for US$1,265,000. The Reed Hawn US 1913 Liberty Head 5-cent Coin sells at $3,737,000.
  • Republican Scott Brown wins Massachusetts' vacant Senate seat, decreasing the Democrats' majority by 59 seats to 41.
  • Spyker, a Dutch auto company, signs a deal with General Motors to purchase Sweden's Saab for US$74 Million in cash and $326,000,000 in deferred shares.

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What was the calendar for October 2010?

October 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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